Trainee health psychologist at GCU. MA (hons) psych UofG. Interested in the chronic disease experience. Probably talking about my dog or Taylor Swift. She/her🌈
Delighted to share my recent publication on barriers and facilitators to psychological safety during medical procedures among individuals diagnosed with childhood chronic illness. Many thanks to my supervisor & participants for their contribution. https://t.co/977PhXedQU
How can this be happening in the US, the country that has led the world in science for decades?
Look at the list: a lot of discovery, transformative and translational research is at risk
Self-regulation is taught through co-regulation.
We need to meet young people in their world.
Model, relational wealth, and a safe environment create calm nervous systems. Only then is the cortex accessible for learning,self-control, and rational thinking 🧠🌱
It’s World Arthritis Day, a day to celebrate our amazing community of supporters. A massive THANK YOU for raising awareness and sharing your experiences to help others feel less alone. #Arthritis stories matter. Share yours this #WorldArthritisDay. 💜
We have amazing #Psychology trainees. Here, our DPsych Health Psychology trainee, Emma, reflects on being part of GCU #Psychology and gives tips on work-life balance https://t.co/5WowV4zu5y @DrJanSmith
Please, listen to individuals with severe mental illness this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. The conversation should not just be about nature, wellbeing & exercise. It should be about reducing stigma of mental illnesses, understanding symptoms & how to support. Sadly it’s not.
[1/2] Over 10 million people in the UK have #arthritis. That’s one in six people living with the #pain, #fatigue, immobility, and reduced dexterity it can cause. That's someone you know impacted every single day.
Can't believe the numbers? We have data to back it up...
Today is #MEAwarenessDay and we wanted to share this pocket size resource about ME, what it is, the individualised nature of the condition and the battery analogy- the way one of our volunteers likes to explain their ME to their peers! #EnergyLimitingChronicIlness#WorldMEDay 1/3
Such a lovely weekend spend with friends exploring bookshops, getting brunch and walking around sunny Glasgow! Feeling so recharged & grateful 💗🥰🥞🫐💐🌈📚 @OliviaSlack_
📣📣 still looking for 2 more participants for my study if anyone would like to take part! Please share widely, it would be greatly appreciated!! @DrLizaMorton @al
Great 1st session today of MAP behaviour change training! Can definitely see scope for implementing this with clients in health contexts. Also good to see a range of trainee health psychologists! @NHS_Education@NES_Psychology
I've just written up a fuller version of my speech from the amazing #DumpTheScales march today in London, which you can now read on my blog! Do please add any comments or feedback and share for those who weren't able to be there! Thank you so much.
https://t.co/uB2hjNDmUQ
Great day today at the #Dpsych mini conference! Heard some really interesting and informative research and was lucky enough to be awarded runner up prize for best presentation! Thanks for a fab day @DrAlexOliver @DrLizaMorton @DrHannahRanaldi @GcuPsychology#healthpsych 🎊🏆😊